University of Wisconsin President Ray Cross on Tuesday asked the Legislature's budget-writing committee to approve a new public authority for the UW System, a "dedicated and stable funding stream" and to reduce the governor's proposed $300 million budget cut over the next two years.

Shortly after he finished his testimony, a handful of protesters burst into the room shouting, "No cuts, no deals." Followed by four Capitol police officers, the protesters marched past the table where Cross was sitting to give testimony before the Joint Committee on Finance.

If Park Bank is liable for not spotting Sujata "Sue" Sachdeva's $34 million embezzlement from Koss Corp. and has to reimburse the company, Koss Chief Executive Michael Koss should also be ordered to personally pay the public company he runs, the bank argues in a new lawsuit.

Grant Thornton, Koss Corp.'s former auditor, should also have to pay a portion of any award that may be ordered, Park Bank argued in the latest twist in a long-running court fight stemming from Sachdeva's massive embezzlement.

"Park Bank denies any and all liability to Koss in this case," the bank said in its action. "Nevertheless, should Park Bank be found liable to Koss (Corp.) and required to pay damages to Koss, in this case, those damages will have been the result of a common liability of Park Bank, Michael Koss and Grant Thornton, thereby entitling Park Bank to (a) contribution from Michael Koss and Grant Thornton."(6)

In-game blog: Brewers blanked by Mets, 2-0

The Brewers hope to close what has been a winning home stand with yet another victory Sunday against the New York Mets at Miller Park.

The Brewers are 5-1 on the home stand thus far, with the only loss a 3-2 defeat Friday night in which the Mets rallied for three runs in the ninth. They leave after the game for a tough road trip to Tampa Bay and St. Louis.

Right-hander Jimmy Nelson will be on the hill for the Brewers today. The Mets are countering with improving young pitcher Jacob deGrom (4-5, 3.01).

Mets - Jimmy Nelson gets off to a shaky start by hitting leadoff hitter Curtis Granderson with a pitch, then falling behind in the count 3-0 to Daniel Murphy. But Nelson recovers to get Murphy on a popup to short before David Wright grounds into a 6-4-3 double play.

Brewers - Rickie Weeks drew a one-out walk but Jacob deGrom snagged Ryan Braun's sharp comebacker to record an out at second base and the inning fizzled.

SECOND INNING

Mets - With two on, Jimmy Nelson induces what shoud have been an inning-ending double play grounder from Anthony Recker, but shortstop Jean Segura boots it for an error that loads the bases. So, Nelson gets the next hitter, Ruben Tejada, to hit another DP grounder that Segura doesn't boot and the inning is over.

Brewers - A 1-2-3 inning for Jacob deGrom, with rightfielder Curtis Granderson making a nice sliding catch in foul territory of a ball off the bat of Jean Segura.

THIRD INNING

Mets - Curtis Granderson jumps on a 3-0 pitch and hammers a double off the wall in right-center. But Jimmy Nelson recovers to strike out Daniel Murphy on a high fastball and gets David Wright to ground out to third. Still 0-0.

Brewers - Pitcher Jimmy Nelson singles with one down for his first hit. Not his first hit in the majors. His first PROFESSIONAL hit. He had been 0 for 59 in the minors and 0 for 7 in the majors. No runs though.

FOURTH INNING

Mets - Chris Young hits yet another double -- his fourth in two games -- with one down but Jimmy Nelson strands him and it remains 0-0.

Brewers - With a runner on first and two down, Mark Reynolds hits a towering pop fly that strikes the guide wires of the Miller Park roof and lands in left field. But because it struck the wire in foul territory first, it's a foul ball and the Brewers don't score.

FIFTH INNING

Mets - A 1-2-3 inning for Jimmy Nelson. Curtis Granderson hit a sharp grounder up the middle with two down but shortstop Jean Segura was stationed there and threw him out.

Brewers - Another 1-2-3 inning for Jacob deGrom. The Brewers still have just one hit off him -- Jimmy Nelson's first professional hit.

SIXTH INNING

Mets - The Mets have really only one true power threat in their lineup and the Brewes have let him kill them in this series. Lucas Duda mashes a two-run homer -- his third of the series -- and the Mets take a 2-0 lead. And the homer was on a 0-2 pitch from Jimmy Nelson, no less.

Brewers - Rickie Weeks singles with one down for the Brewers' second hit of the day -- and the first by a position player -- but Jacob deGrom retires Braun and Lucroy to protect his 2-0 lead.

SEVENTH INNING

Mets - Jimmy Nelson walks Ruben Tejeda to open the inning but catcher Jonathan Lucroy pounces on a short bunt by pitcher Jacob deGrom and starts a 2-6-4 double play. Heads-up play there.

Brewers - Jacob deGrom finally finds trouble when Khris Davis leads off with a single and Jean Segura collects a one-out hit, the first time the Brewers advanced a runner beyond first base. But reliever Vic Black comes in and retires pinch-hitters Scooter Gennett and Aramis Ramirez. Mets still lead, 2-0.

EIGHTH INNING

Mets - Lefty Tom Gorzelanny takes over for the Brewers and allows no-out singles to Daniel Murphy and David Wright, who move up on an infield out. Right-hander Brandon Kintzler takes over and gets the next two hitters to keep the score at 2-0.

Mets - Brandon Kintzler puts down the Mets in order to keep it a two-run game. The Brewers now must face New York closer Jenrry Mejia, who has been lights out of late.

Brewers - With one down, Khris Davis legs out an infield hit against Mets closer Jenrry Mejia, a play the Mets challenged without success. After Mark Reynolds strikes out on a breaking ball off the plate, Jean Segura keeps the inning alive with a single up the middle. But pinch-hitter Lyle Overbay grounds out to second and that's the game. Mets win, 2-0.

About Tom Haudricourt

Tom Haudricourt covers the Brewers and Major League Baseball. He was voted Wisconsin Sports Writer of Year for 2011 and 2012 by National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association.

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